WRITE RADIOSS FILE

 

This function allows the user to output a RADIOSS (.rad) data file directly from the DSI database. When writing a RADIOSS input file, DSI creates default materials and element properties for some elements. For specific translation properties, see the RADIOSS conversion tables, Appendix D, H.

 

1. DSI prompts:

>      ENTER FILE NAME OR "STOP" TO EXIT

         Enter a file name (up to 24 characters).

 

2. If the file name already exists, the program will prompt the following message:

>      FILENAME ALREADY EXISTS, O.K. TO OVERWRITE. (Y/N)

         YES will overwrite the existing file.

         NO will prompt for a file name.

 

3. DSI prompts:

>      SELECT RADIOSS VERSION

?     1 - VERSION 2.2

2 - VERSION 2.3

 

4. DSI prompts:

          >     ENTER TITLE

         The user enters an alphanumeric title containing a maximum of 48 characters.

         DSI returns the user to the FILE MANAGER menu.

 

5. DSI prompts:

>      OUTPUT ONLY ACTIVE PARTS. (Y/N)

         YES outputs only the elements displayed on the screen.

         NO outputs all of the existing elements in the database.

         After entering the appropriate selection, the user returns to the FILE MANAGER menu.

 

Note: If the properties/materials are not assigned to the parts in the database, DSI prompts the user to define the properties/materials by default, by global default, or by part.  Supported properties are listed in Appendix A, DSI Capabilities for F.E.A. Programs.